Reemergence of a Big Brown Bat Variant in Striped Skunks in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA, 2021-2023.

Throughout the Americas, Lyssavirus rabies (RV) perpetuates as multiple variants among bat and mesocarnivore species. Interspecific RV spillover occurs on occasion, but clusters and viral host shifts are rare. The spillover and host shift of a big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus) RV variant Ef-W1 into mesocarnivores was reported previously on several occasions during 2001-2009 in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA, and controlled through rabies vaccination of target wildlife.

Reflections of Nursing Students Following Hurricane Michael.

: Students in the southeastern United States were affected by Hurricane Michael in 2018. The storm's devastation led to communication and education issues that transformed students' paths to completing their nursing degree program. Climate change will cause increased natural disasters, and educators must be prepared.

Depression Screening Among African American Adults in the Primary Care Setting.

Although depression is treatable with medication and psychotherapy, it is often left undiagnosed or misdiagnosed in African American communities. African American patients may experience poor outcomes when medical problems coexist with undiagnosed and untreated mental health issues, such as depression. This is a concern because depression can inhibit compliance with providers' treatment plans.

Improving Provider Use of the Teach-Back Method.

The purpose of this pilot study was to improve patient health literacy by teaching acute care nurses the teach-back method. The study involved administration of an evaluation tool to assess knowledge, attitudes, and use of teach-back prior to and 30 days after an education session. Nursing professional development practitioners can use the findings from this study to develop an education program to improve patient health literacy.

Tattoos in Nursing: Do We Practice What We Preach?

Tattoos have become increasingly popular in the United States among the general population. Furthermore, the popularity of body art, primarily tattoos, among nursing students generates issues about professionalism in academics and in clinical settings. Nursing faculty are faced with conflicting views on cultural awareness, professionalism, and self-expression.

The Role of the Faith Community Nurse in Weight Management.

Over two thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese; many view long-term behavior change as unachievable.